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February 2017

3rd Annual Brewstillery Festival when it returns to StormBreaker Brewing on Saturday February 25th beginning at Noon. Look for 19 breweries and 19 distilleries teaming up to offer some pairings that are sure to delight. Entry is only $20.00 and comes with event branded beer tasting glass and 10 taster tickets. There is also a VIP Ticket for $40.00 that allows for entry an hour early, 15 taster tickets, the event branded beer-tasting glass, plus a commemorative event branded whiskey…

March 2017

Going 20 years strong, Lucky Labrador Brewing returns with its annual Barleywine Festival at its Lucky Labrador Beer Hall in Northwest Portland on March 3 – 4, 2017. Hours for the fest will be Noon to 10:00pm on both Friday and Saturday. Hailed as one of the longest running barleywine festivals in the world, Lucky Lab Beer Hall will pour over 70 barleywine on a rotating basis during its two day run on. During the festival there will be 20…

Now in its 10th year, Portland’s only Firkin Fest will return to the newly minted and upgraded Rogue Eastside Pub & Pilot Brewery. A decade in, Firkin Fest will take place on Saturday, March 4, 2017, from 11:00am to 6:00pm. Within this time the Very Important Firkin (VIF) will run from 2:00 to 4:00pm featuring three firkins first available to VIF ticket holders. The 10th Annual Firkin Fest will feature firkin beers from 40 of Oregon’s top breweries. Firkin beers…

Come join HRC Portland and the Oregon Brew Crew for a fun filled day of enjoying some of the finest craft beer and ciders around! This is an all genders, all ages event to show our support for the female-identified members of our community! We will be featuring local female craft brewers, musicians, businesses and community partners. You might even spot a local celebrity! So come out to the lesbian owned Buckman Coffee Factory and raise a glass to the…

Now in its third year, Baker’s Dozen Coffee Beer & Doughnuts Fest changes things up a bit with offering two sessions. With these new changes the 3rd annual Baker’s Dozen will take place on Saturday, March 11th from 10:00am–1:00pm and 2:00–5:00pm at Culmination Brewing. For those that have not experienced a Baker’s Dozen event, come hungry as the founder, Brian Yaeger, has searched the entire Portland metro area for the best doughnuts to be paired with the best coffee beers…

Hit the slopes at Mt. Hood Skibowl and raise money for the American Cancer Society during Kegs For A Cure. On Saturday, March 11th from 11:00am until 4:00pm Kegs For A Cure will be supporting cancer research from the sales of beers from 10 Barrel Brewing, Kona Brewing, Elysian Brewing, Widmer Brothers Brewing, Goose Island Brewing, Shock Top Brewing, Square Mile Cider Co., and more. Western Beverage Company has partnered with Hope on the Slopes for this daylong event at…

As we spring forward with our clocks early Sunday morning, Bazi Bierbrasserie will host is 5th annual Saison’s Greetings. Taking place on Sunday, March 12th from 11:00am until 8:00pm, Bazi will be featuring a plethora import and Belgian inspired saisons and a cider. With this many saisons on tap Bazi will be offering up sampler trays of four saisons for $9.00 a tray. Each pour will be 4 to 5 ounces. And since its Sunday, it means that its All…

Hopworks Urban Brewery is set to release three new beers this week. On Thursday, March 16th from 6:00-8:00pm, HUB will launch HUB Pilsner, Ferocious Citrus IPA, and Organic Wave Train Vienna-Style Amber Ale at Loyal Legion. Listed below are descriptions of each of the three new beers provide to us from HUB. Ferocious Citrus IPA - Hazy and crazy IPA showcasing a citrus bouquet from organic hops and grapefruit juice. Brewed with spring wheat from Twin Oaks Farm on San Juan…

A new beer festival will take place this year over St. Patrick’s Day weekend in Northwest Portland outside at Kells Brew Pub. Being billed as the inaugural Irish Beer Festival, this three-day festival will feature Irish inspired beers and ciders from several local breweries. Though the beers do not hail from Ireland, many of the festival beers have been brewed specifically for the event. Irish Beer Festival will take place Friday, March 17 through Sunday, March 19 in a heated tent in…

Portland, Oregon – Continuing our 10 Year Anniversary celebration, Bailey’s Taproom presents BrettFest! Join us Saturday, March 18th from Noon to Midnight as we sample through our collection of beverages featuring a spectrum of “Brett” characteristics. It’s no secret, we love Brettanomyces! The versatility of this yeast strain ranges from kicking off flavors of pineapple juice to barnyard funk. Brett has a voracious appetite and loves sugars, which can dry out a beer during it’s slow fermentation. It can also…

As we approach spring, Occidental Brewing will once again host its annual Pig Roast and Barrel-Aged Lucubrator Release. Held two days before the official first day of spring, Occidental will be serving up the pork and its barrel-aged beer on Saturday, March 18th from 1:00 to 9:00pm or until it runs out. Admission to the celebration is free but if you’d like a pork sandwich, potato chips and a pint, that will cost $15.00. This will also be your first…

Back in 2001 Mike and Cathy Woo-De Kalb founded Laurelwood Brewing and since its inception this brewery has won numerous brewing awards as well as fans of its beers from across the globe. On Tuesday, March 21st from 5:00 to 8:00pm, Laurelwood Brewing will celebrate its 16th Anniversary at its Northeast location. The brewery will release its new Raspberry Wheat Ale and will offer swag giveaways, live music and lots of anniversary cake! Congratulations on 16 years! Laurelwood Brewing 5115…

The Cascadian Cider season kicks off once again when Cider Rite of Spring returns to Portland, Oregon. Named the best NW Cider Festival By SIP Northwest Magazine, Cider Rite Of Spring will change things up a bit in 2017 with a new venue. This year’s Cider Rite of Spring will be held at The Evergreen In Portland, Oregon on March 25th from Noon until 6:00pm. Cider Rite of Spring is an annual cider festival from the Northwest Cider Association that…

Fans of cask beer are in for a treat when the Washington Brewers Guild presents the 2017 Washington Cask Beer Festival on Saturday, March 25th. This day of naturally conditioned beers will feature two sessions, one in the afternoon from Noon to 4:00pm and then an evening session from 5:30 to 9:30pm. Held at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall in Seattle, Washington, the Washington Cask Beer Festival brings together over 40 breweries from the Evergreen State. Each and every beer…

PORTLAND, OREGON - On Saturday, March 25th at Baerlic Brewing from 2pm-6pm, we are celebrating spring hop planting and buying some time until those sweet little nuggets are ready for fresh hop season in the fall! Saturday, March 25th 2pm-6pm Baerlic Brewing Co. & Taproom Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/241111979682368/ SINGLE-HOP CELEBRATION (NO CHARGE) meet our hop farmer, Crosby Hop Farm and learn about growing hops and using hops in homebrew from our friends at F.H. Steinbart. MEET THE FARMER: You've heard of meet the brewer, but now its time…

April 2017

Get prepared for the marriage of craft cider and craft beer when Reverend Nat's Hard Cider hosts its 4th Annual Hopped Cider Festival on Saturday, April 8 from Noon to 9:00pm. Reverend Nat’s will gather over 36 hopped ciders from around the country. Entry to the 4th Annual Hopped Cider Festival is $25.00 and includes a commemorative tasting glass along with 7 tokens each worth for a 4 oz pour. Additional tokens are $2.00 each. All ticket sales will be…

As the Nano Beer Fest enters its ninth year, organizers are now expanding this festival that predominately showcases small, nano breweries to two festivals each year. On Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22, 2017, the Nano Beer Fest will host its 2017 Spring Nano Beer Fest at John’s Marketplace. For the first installment of the now bi-annual event organizers will host a plethora of nano breweries all in one place for two consecutive days. Look for over 50 beers,…

Now in its fourth year, Hood River Hard-Pressed Cider Fest is a family-friendly festival that celebrates Hood River Valley’s booming hard cider scene, giving seasoned and novice cider drinkers alike the chance to sample cider from the Northwest’s top cideries. More than 20 cideries will be participating, with more than 40 ciders on tap. hoodriver.org/cider-fest/

June 2017

PORTLAND, Ore. – March 20, 2017 – The early bird gets the worm, or in this case, beer! Advance tickets are on sale now for Portland’s Cheers to Belgian Beers festival, which features up to 70 Belgian-style beers brewed by Oregon craft brewers using the same single yeast strain. The 11th annual event will take place June 2 and 3 at The North Warehouse at 723 N. Tillamook St. Hours are 1pm to 9pm on Friday and 12pm to 8pm…

3/13/2017 Portland, OR - Tickets are now on sale for the 7th annual Portland Fruit Beer Festival, the world's premiere showcase of fruit beers and cider, returns to the location that made it famous at 7th & E. Burnside Fri. June 9 - Sun. June 11th, 2017. The centrally located festival grounds is conveniently located off of numerous bus lines and nearby streetcar, the space will feature more tents for shade and spread out beer, cider and food options over…

This Father’s Day weekend enjoy 60 breweries, pouring 120 beers, ciders, and meads from all over the state and across the country. Sip your brew as you wander through our 80 acres of gardens, listen to great regional musicians, and taste amazing food from local vendors. Minors are welcome Saturday until 5pm and all day Sunday (Father’s Day) when there will be fun family activities. NEW TO BREWFEST THIS YEAR IS CAMPING! See details about on-site camping here: http://www.oregongarden.org/brewfest-camping/ HOURS Friday,…

October 2017

The classy all glass Hood River Hops Fest mug. (image courtesy of Hood River Chamber of Commerce) Awarded the silver medal for best beer festival by the Oregon Beer Awards, the Hood River Hops Fest is an annual celebration of beer’s bitter friend, freshly harvested hops. Hood River County is surrounded by world-renowned hop growing regions, and since 2003 brewers have gathered each September in downtown Hood River to share their fresh-hop beer creations. The family-friendly event features a variety…

October 2018

BREWPUBLIC’s Killer Beer Weekend Kick-Off Party We kick off our Killer Beer Weekend at Roscoe’s on Thursday, October 18th. This year marks our 10th year of bringing the best beer news in all of the Pacific Northwest. We are happy to celebrate this milestone at Roscoe's with some Killer Beers to kick off our three-day celebration! The tap list will include offerings from Alesong Brewing. Firestone Walker, GoodLife Brewing, Aslan Brewing, Fremont Brewing, Great Notion. Loowit Brewing, Fort George. Boss Rambler Beer Club. Boneyard. Machine House and more!

BREWPUBLIC's 10th Brewniversary Celebrate our 10th Brewniversary with us at The BeerMongers. On tap will be some killer beers from Alesong Brewing and Blending, Gigantic Brewing Company & Other Half Brewing Company, Great Notion Brewing, Firestone Walker Brewing Co., Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen, 10 Barrel Brewing Company - Boise, and more! We will also have Hakuna Murata Food Truck on site serving up its Japanese and Filipino inspired food!

The team at BREWPUBLIC celebrates 10 years of beer news at downtown Portland's top beer bar, Bailey's Taproom. On tap will be 26 killer beers carefully selected by BREWPUBLIC. As with other years, KillerBeerFest 10.0 will only have the best of the best on tap as the best beers are sought out from the best breweries both near and afar. KillerBeerFest 10.0 Tap List: Daidala Cider – Mandarina Sangria Cider Riot! – Porter's Perfection Single Varietal Machine House – Fresh Hop…

November 2018

Hoptopia: The History and Science Behind Pacific Northwest Beer 7-8:30 pm, Monday Nov. 5, Oregon Historical Society, 1200 SW Park Ave; Free and open to the public. In celebration of the OHS exhibit, Barley, Barrels, Bottles, & Brews: 200 Years of Oregon Beer (which runs through June 9, 2019), a historian and scientist will present together on the history and present condition of the state’s hop and beer industries. First, Peter A. Kopp, author of Hoptopia: A World of Agriculture…